Echobelly and Blue Violet

Echobelly, formed in 1993 by India-born Sonya Madan and Sweden's Glenn Johansson, brought a unique twist to Brit-pop. Known for hits "Great Things" and "King of the Kerb," their '90s albums like "Everyone's Got One" and "On" charted in the UK Top 10. Despite disbanding in 2004, Madan and Johansson reunited the band in 2009, returning with "Anarchy and Alchemy" in 2017. Their sound, inspired by the Smiths, glam, and new wave, stood out in the Brit-pop scene.

North London band Blue Violet, led by Sarah McGrigor and Sam Gotley, blend alt-pop with cinematic vibes. Noted for rich lyrics, they've worked with TJ Allen and toured with Echobelly.